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Zhang Yuzhao
Zhang Yuzhao: A Master of Running Script in Turbulent Times Zhang Yuzhao (1823-1894) stands as a pivotal figure in late 19th-century Chinese calligraphy, a time of profound social and political upheaval. Born into a family with a distinguished artistic lineage – his father, Zhang Xiaoshan, was also a renowned calligrapher – Yuzhao’s life coincided with the decline of the Qing Dynasty and the rise of Western influence, profoundly shapin
g both his artistic style and philosophical outlook. His work is characterized by a potent blend of traditional techniques and a subtle yet unmistakable sense of melancholy, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of an era in transition. Yuzhao’s early training was rigorous, steeped in the conventions of xingshu (running script), a dynamic and expressive style favored during the Song Dynasty. He initially studied under his father,…